Hello!
Today (20.3.), another monthly Cook-off takes place. It should last for 2.5 hours (21:30 to 00:00 IST) — starting time.
Contest link: https://www.codechef.com/COOK68
There will be 5 problems of varying difficulties — I think they aren't that hard (not for lack of trying on my part), there should be a lot more full scores than last month :D. Feel free to discuss the problems / provide feedback in the comments (after the contest ends).
In order to participate, you only need to have a CodeChef account. If you don't have one, you can register here.
Problem Setter: me
Problem Tester & Russian Translator: Antoniuk (Vasya Antoniuk)
Editorialist: PraveenDhinwa (Praveen Dhinwa)
Mandarin Translator: huzecong (Hu Zecong)
Vietnamese Translator: Team VNOI
Language Verifier & Contest Admin: PraveenDhinwa (Praveen Dhinwa)
Prizes: The prize system has changed this month. The top 10 performers in Global and Indian category will get CodeChef laddus; with them, you can claim CodeChef goodies. You can find out more here: https://www.codechef.com/laddu. (If you didn't get your previous goodies, you can contact winners@codechef.com.)
BTW, Codechef is celebrating its 7th birthday this month.
Hopefully, there won't be any technical difficulties this time! Good luck!
The contest is over!
Very simple hints for someone who doesn't want to read editorials yet: